Meredith
girl name#469 in 2025Meredith entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #140 in 1980, ranks #469 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1895–2025
#469
rank today
#140
peak (1980)
656
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1426 |
| 1900s | #1400 |
| 1910s | #924 |
| 1920s | #770 |
| 1930s | #607 |
| 1940s | #443 |
| 1950s | #539 |
| 1960s | #541 |
| 1970s | #178 |
| 1980s | #149 |
| 1990s | #232 |
| 2000s | #362 |
| 2010s | #586 |
| 2020s | #529 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Meredith has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 72,000 people named Meredith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meredith alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meredith in 2025?
- Meredith ranks #469 among US girl names in 2025, with 656 babies given the name.
- When was the name Meredith most popular?
- Meredith peaked in 1980, reaching #140 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meredith with classmates?
- Meredith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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